Outrage in French Guiana: France to Build Prison in Amazon Rainforest

France's controversial plan to build a new high-security prison in the Amazon rainforest of French Guiana has sparked outrage among local residents and politicians. The 400 million euro facility is intended to house 500 prisoners, including 60 in maximum security, with the aim of disrupting drug trafficking networks and alleviating prison overcrowding. However, the project has been met with fierce opposition, with Jean-Victor Castor, a member of the French Guiana parliament, calling it "an insult to our history, a political provocation and a colonial regression." The remote location of the prison, deep within the Amazon, raises concerns about accessibility, environmental impact, and the potential for human rights abuses. The French government maintains that the prison is necessary to improve security and reduce crime, but the controversy highlights the complex relationship between France and its overseas territories.